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This Summer Grey Bolero with Entwined Sandstones jewelry clothing is one unique Solandia idea! I may assure you I saw this nowhere before it came out under my hands. This gemmed shrug is part of my seri of gemmed clothing (regretfully I don’t have much time to work on them, but there are brilliant combinatins […]

I recently was lucky enough to attend the Buyers Market as a member of the press. While getting my permission badge to carry my camera and take photos, we were directed to the press table which turned into an eye opening experience. On this table were folders, envelopes and brochures from the various vendors displaying […]

Herbal Teas and Tisanes are just what we make at Home Farm Herbery from our chemical-free, organic herbs and flowers creating wonderful, healthy tastes and aromas. Our Teas come in 4 cup sample packs, 4 oz. packs and 1 lb packs and the shipping is always free so buy some today. Taking a tea break […]

In the spirit of the Holidays, Handmade Artists’ has decided to give away one free month to all new vendors that sign up in the month of December 2012. This promotion is only available to new vendors that sign up for a monthly subscription, new annual subscribers are not eligible. This is how it works: […]

Please note that my family and I live on the New Jersey shore, in line for a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy. In the event that our power goes out it may be difficult to approve your posts or answer any email questions. I will do the best I can to keep things moving, but […]

Many artists and crafters alike know Tim of Handmadeology. The site features selling and marketing tips for handmade artists of all mediums learn how to show their best face as well as get their products seen by potential buyers with selling tools, lessons on SEO, social marketing and much more. In the interest of getting […]

Handmade Artists – Great Site! via Handmade Artists – Great Site! – Oaklie’s Fashions. It is owned and operated by Andrew and Kimberly Kitchen and they go out of their way for their customers. Both are dedicated to the promotion of handmade artisans and that is what I love about this site! They are […]

Well, as the ItsBetterHandmade network continues to grow and feature other talented artists; one of our members decided to return the kindness and feature us! YankeeBurrowCreations posted a feature on her blog explaining all that we are trying to do on IBH including showing off some of our talented artists. Debbie and her daughter Amanda make […]

My mission is to showcase the true value of handmade over mass produced. One way to accomplish this is by allowing your customers to get to know the artist behind the work. When your customers feel like they know a bit about you, they feel a connection that is nowhere to be found in a […]

Time to submit your work! We all know that getting seen is the first step to selling your treasures, but because the web is such a massive place getting seen can seem like a monumental task. You can now submit your A couple of guidelines: work, with a picture and link, on It’s Better Handmade. […]

Calling all stampers and scrappers and any other paper artist looking for some new looks beyond what you find in the stores! How often do you cruise the isles of the local craft store and wander into the paper arts area only to find the same old same old designs….if you are like me, most […]

I don’t know how it is where you live, but here in the North East….Baby It’s COLD Outside! Cold enough that even the puppies had no interest in staying out and playing! When it gets like this, all I want to do is curl up and hide until spring, but since that is not an […]

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 12 Drummers Drumming Eleven Pipers Piping Ten Lords a Leaping Nine Ladies Dancing Eight Maids a Milking Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear […]

It’s Better Handmade has been a free promotional tool for artists since its inception. We will continue this mission by selling advertising spots to our sponsors. By sponsoring IBH with
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